We live in times not long ago unimaginable in terms of challenges for each and every one of us as individuals, for our societies and institutions.
We are experiencing the first global pandemic unfolding in the 24/7news cycle and taking its toll, in real time, on our daily lives, our financial security and the global economy.
As a European, I am witnessing firsthand how the epidemic impacts citizens on our continent.
It is also my job and responsibility to be particularly concerned for Romanians living and working abroad, including temporary workers in other European Union countries.
I know they, like their employers, expect decision-makers to protect them. They also want us to make sure their livelihoods still hold a promise after the epidemic.
Beyond this, we also see worldwide how this pandemic has evolved into a test for our democratic systems and some of their fundamentals.
The Covid-19 crisis has pushed us to rethink connectivity in all dimensions, on both sides of the Atlantic.
Inconclusive – will EU leaders miss the chance to get tough on China?
